CM Samrat Choudhary Hails Four Bronze Medals at Asian Para Games 2026
Synopsis
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary congratulated four Indian para athletes — Pranav Desai, Sukhchain, Himanshu Nandal, and Karmjyoti Dalal — on winning bronze medals at the Asian Para Games 2026, with Dalal setting a personal best of 21.60 metres in the women's discus throw F55.
Key Takeaways
Pranav Desai won bronze in the men's 100m T64 event at the Asian Para Games 2026.
Sukhchain claimed bronze in the men's javelin throw F55 category.
Himanshu Nandal won bronze in men's 100m breaststroke SB11 swimming.
Karmjyoti Dalal won bronze in women's discus throw F55 with a personal best of 21.60 metres .
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary publicly congratulated all four athletes on 21 October 2026 .
India has been steadily expanding its medal presence at the Asian Para Games since the 2018 Jakarta edition.
Four Indian para athletes stepped onto the medal podium at the Asian Para Games 2026, and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary was among the first to mark the moment — honouring each champion by name on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
In a post in Hindi, CM Choudhary extended warm congratulations to Pranav Desai for winning bronze in the men's 100m T64 event, Sukhchain for bronze in the men's javelin throw F55, Himanshu Nandal for bronze in the men's 100m breaststroke SB11 swimming event, and Karmjyoti Dalal for bronze in the women's discus throw F55 — where she delivered a personal best of 21.60 metres. 'तिरंगे का मान बढ़ाने वाले आप सभी खिलाड़ियों का हृदय से अभिनंदन' — 'A heartfelt salute to all of you athletes who have raised the honour of the Tricolour,' he wrote.
Karmjyoti Dalal's 21.60m — A Personal Best on the Biggest Stage
Of the four medals, Karmjyoti Dalal's stands out for its detail. Her 21.60-metre throw in the women's discus F55 was not just a bronze — it was her finest competitive performance to date, a personal milestone achieved on a continental stage. The F55 classification covers athletes with significant impairment in all four limbs or the trunk who compete seated; distances in this category demand explosive core strength and technical precision.T64, F55, SB11 — What the Classifications Mean
Each classification code tells a story. T64 covers single below-knee amputees who run with a prosthetic blade — Pranav Desai's sprint over 100 metres in this category places him among India's fastest para-sprinters. F55, shared by both Sukhchain in javelin and Dalal in discus, groups athletes who throw from a seated position with limited trunk function. SB11 designates totally blind or near-totally blind swimmers — making Himanshu Nandal's breaststroke bronze a feat of tactile precision and trained instinct in the water.India's Para-Sport Footprint Keeps Growing
The Asian Para Games, organised by the Asian Paralympic Committee on a four-year cycle, is the continent's premier multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities. India has steadily grown its medal presence since the 2018 Jakarta edition and built further momentum at 2022 Hangzhou. State and central governments have consistently recognised podium finishes with public tributes and, in several cases, financial incentives — a pattern CM Choudhary's post continues at the state level. The Paralympic Committee of India and state sports departments have expanded training infrastructure for para athletes, and moments like these — four bronzes in a single day — reflect that investment compounding in real time. For four athletes and the millions watching, the scoreboard just moved. Whether the government follows the applause with tangible support will be the next question worth asking.Point of View
Not just isolated individual brilliance. The real policy test, as sports analysts consistently note, comes after the applause: whether state and central governments translate public recognition into sustained training grants, equipment support, and classification-specific coaching infrastructure. As India eyes stronger performance at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics, the Asian Para Games remains the critical proving ground.
NationPress
21 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Karmjyoti Dalal and what did she achieve at Asian Para Games 2026?
Karmjyoti Dalal is an Indian para athlete competing in the F55 classification (seated throws). At the Asian Para Games 2026 , she won a bronze medal in the women's discus throw F55 event with a personal best of 21.60 metres .
What is the T64 classification in para athletics?
The T64 classification covers athletes with a single below-knee amputation who compete using a prosthetic running blade. Pranav Desai competed in this category in the men's 100m T64 event at the Asian Para Games 2026.
What is the SB11 classification in para swimming?
SB11 is a para swimming classification for athletes who are totally blind or have minimal light perception. Himanshu Nandal won bronze in the men's 100m breaststroke SB11 at the Asian Para Games 2026.
When are the Asian Para Games held and who organises them?
The Asian Para Games are held every four years and are organised by the Asian Paralympic Committee . Previous editions were held in Jakarta in 2018 and Hangzhou in 2022 .
Why did Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary congratulate para athletes?
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary congratulated the four athletes — Pranav Desai, Sukhchain, Himanshu Nandal , and Karmjyoti Dalal — on winning bronze medals at the Asian Para Games 2026 , praising their achievements as a source of national pride.
